This ornate ceramic garden stool is a striking example of Chinoiserie-style craftsmanship, featuring a traditional barrel shape and a rich, multi-layered decorative scheme. The central panels depict a lively fox hunting scene, executed in a "famille rose" palette, where figures in 18th-century European sporting attire gallop across a landscape filled with spotted hounds, rolling hills, and stylized architectural structures. These central vignettes are framed by a dense, high-contrast border of cobalt blue and intricate gold leaf filigree, which creates a luxurious texture against the pale cream glaze of the ceramic body. Functional and decorative piercings—specifically a traditional Chinese "cash" coin motif on the top and sides—allow for air circulation and easy handling. Adding to its tactile appeal, the stool is punctuated by rows of raised gilt "bosses" or studs, mimicking the look of an ancient Chinese drum, which further emphasizes its blend of Eastern form and Western-influenced narrative art.

Dimensions: Top Dia 9.5" / Body Dia 11" x h15" 
Origin: China 
Material: Porcelain
Condition: minor distressed vintage marks, no crack, no damage
Work: 40+ years

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